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Freight Unit Converter

Two-way conversions for the units on freight paperwork: kilograms and pounds, centimeters and inches, meters and feet, cubic meters and cubic feet.

Last reviewed: 2026-09-30 · Free · Nothing you enter is stored

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1 lb = 0.45359237 kg exactly

1 in = 2.54 cm exactly

1 ft = 0.3048 m exactly

1 ft³ = 0.028316846592 m³ exactly

Quick Reference

1 kg
2.2046 lb
1 lb
0.4536 kg
1 in
2.54 cm
1 m
3.2808 ft
1 CBM
35.3147 ft³
1 ft³
1,728 in³
1 metric ton
1,000 kg 2,204.62 lb, not the same as a U.S. short ton of 2,000 lb

Conversions use exact definitions; results show up to 6 significant digits or 4 decimals.

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Quick answer: how many pounds are in a kilogram?

One kilogram is about 2.2046 pounds, and one pound is exactly 0.45359237 kilograms. To convert kg to lb, multiply by 2.20462. To convert CBM to cubic feet, multiply by 35.3147.

The freight unit converter handles the four conversions that come up most on freight paperwork: weight, short lengths, long lengths and volume. Type in either box of a row and the other side updates instantly.

Freight Conversion Factors

Conversion factors used by this converter
FromToMultiply byBasis
PoundsKilograms0.45359237Exact definition
KilogramsPounds2.204622621 ÷ 0.45359237
InchesCentimeters2.54Exact definition
FeetMeters0.3048Exact definition
Cubic feetCubic meters0.0283168465920.3048³, exact
Cubic metersCubic feet35.31466671 ÷ 0.028316846592

These are the exact definitions of the international inch, foot and pound used for U.S. measurement; NIST publishes the full set of conversion factors.[1]

Worked Examples

  • A 1,200 lb pallet = 1,200 x 0.45359237 = 544.31 kg
  • A 48 in. pallet side = 48 x 2.54 = 121.92 cm
  • 2.4 CBM of cartons = 2.4 x 35.3147 = 84.76 ft³

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert kg to lb?
Multiply kilograms by 2.20462. For example, 850 kg x 2.20462 = 1,873.93 lb.
How do I convert CBM to cubic feet?
Multiply cubic meters by 35.3147. For example, 2.4 CBM x 35.3147 = 84.76 cubic feet.
Is a metric ton the same as a U.S. ton?
No. A metric ton (tonne) is 1,000 kg, about 2,204.62 lb. A U.S. short ton is 2,000 lb, about 907.18 kg.
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Sources

  1. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), “Unit Conversion (SI conversion factors, SP 811 Appendix B),” accessed September 2026.